ABOUT SCOTT
ABOUT SCOTT
The Practitioner. Not the Pundit.
The Practitioner. Not the Pundit.
The Practitioner. Not the Pundit.
Scott Bales has spent two decades at the intersection of technology, business, and human behaviour. Based in Singapore, he advises Fortune 500 companies, governments, and startups on navigating AI strategy and digital transformation.
Scott Bales has spent two decades at the intersection of technology, business, and human behaviour. Based in Singapore, he advises Fortune 500 companies, governments, and startups on navigating AI strategy and digital transformation.
CAREER TIMELINE
From digital strategy to AI leadership.
From digital strategy to AI leadership.
From digital strategy to AI leadership.
2003–2010
2003–2010
Early Career in Digital Strategy
Early Career in Digital Strategy
Built the foundation in digital transformation, customer behaviour, and technology adoption across fast-changing markets.
2010–2013
2010–2013
Chief Mobile Officer, Moven
Chief Mobile Officer, Moven
Led mobile strategy during a pivotal period for digital banking, shaping how financial services met customers on new channels.
2012
2012
Founded Innovation Labs Asia
Founded Innovation Labs Asia
Created a platform for practical innovation advisory, helping organisations move from trend-watching to real execution.
2013–2020
2013–2020
Senior Advisory Roles, Microsoft, AWS, Accenture, Deloitte
Senior Advisory Roles, Microsoft, AWS, Accenture, Deloitte
Advised senior teams across major technology and consulting ecosystems on transformation, digital adoption, and market strategy.
2020–2023
2020–2023
Microsoft Strategic Pursuits
Microsoft Strategic Pursuits
2024–2025
Accenture
2025–Present
2025–Present
Chief Customer Officer, ESR Group
Chief Customer Officer, ESR Group
Drives customer strategy and executive relationships for ESR Group while continuing to speak and advise on AI-led transformation.
20+
20+
20+
Years Experience
Years Experience
50+
50+
50+
Countries Reached
Countries Reached
500+
500+
500+
Keynotes Delivered
Keynotes Delivered
2
2
2
Books Published
Books Published
The Journey
The Journey
The Journey
Scott Bales is one of the most in-demand AI keynote speakers in Asia. Over two decades, he has delivered more than 500 keynotes across 50+ countries — working with Fortune 500 boards, government ministries, and global leadership teams on the human side of technology change.
Scott Bales is one of the most in-demand AI keynote speakers in Asia. Over two decades, he has delivered more than 500 keynotes across 50+ countries — working with Fortune 500 boards, government ministries, and global leadership teams on the human side of technology change.
Scott Bales is one of the most in-demand AI keynote speakers in Asia. Over two decades, he has delivered more than 500 keynotes across 50+ countries — working with Fortune 500 boards, government ministries, and global leadership teams on the human side of technology change.
Scott is not a futurist. He is a practitioner who has built, failed, and scaled digital businesses across emerging markets, and who speaks about what that experience actually teaches — with uncommon candour and zero slide-deck clichés. He has advised organisations across banking, retail, healthcare, and government, helping leaders move AI strategy from conversation to action.
Scott is not a futurist. He is a practitioner who has built, failed, and scaled digital businesses across emerging markets, and who speaks about what that experience actually teaches — with uncommon candour and zero slide-deck clichés. He has advised organisations across banking, retail, healthcare, and government, helping leaders move AI strategy from conversation to action.
Scott is not a futurist. He is a practitioner who has built, failed, and scaled digital businesses across emerging markets, and who speaks about what that experience actually teaches — with uncommon candour and zero slide-deck clichés. He has advised organisations across banking, retail, healthcare, and government, helping leaders move AI strategy from conversation to action.
Scott is the author of two books — Mobile Ready: Connecting with the Untethered Consumer and Innovation Wars — both adopted in executive education programmes across Asia and Europe. Based in Singapore, he speaks globally from Davos and regional summits across Southeast Asia to the Middle East and Africa. Every keynote is custom-built.
Scott is the author of two books — Mobile Ready: Connecting with the Untethered Consumer and Innovation Wars — both adopted in executive education programmes across Asia and Europe. Based in Singapore, he speaks globally from Davos and regional summits across Southeast Asia to the Middle East and Africa. Every keynote is custom-built.
AI keynote speaker, author, and practitioner. Based in Singapore, speaking globally.
AI keynote speaker, author, and practitioner. Based in Singapore, speaking globally.
© 2026 Scott Bales. All rights reserved.
© 2026 Scott Bales. All rights reserved.
Singapore
Singapore